Diwali (or Deepavali) is a 5-day festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in the dark days of late Autumn and the name means 'row of lights'.
So many of the greeting cards for Diwali have images of oil lanterns or candles but, after watching a video about the festival on the BBC Schools website, I decided to do something slightly different. In the video, a schoolgirl and her brother were shown painting a traditional 'Rangoli' pattern on the doorstep of their house to encourage the goddess to visit them and bring them prosperity in the coming year. And that was the inspiration for this design, which I created digitally, with my graphics tablet:
You could also make a button from the Rangoli design on the Keychain!
Diwali Ornament with Rangoli Pattern by helikettle
Here's a festive apron to keep you clean during the Diwali preparations!
White Apron with Rangoli Pattern by helikettle
It's a Diwali custom to buy new clothes so here are some T-shirts, neckties and necklaces:
And finally, for a highly prized Diwali gift, how about an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad case?
So many of the greeting cards for Diwali have images of oil lanterns or candles but, after watching a video about the festival on the BBC Schools website, I decided to do something slightly different. In the video, a schoolgirl and her brother were shown painting a traditional 'Rangoli' pattern on the doorstep of their house to encourage the goddess to visit them and bring them prosperity in the coming year. And that was the inspiration for this design, which I created digitally, with my graphics tablet:
First, some Diwali Greeting Cards
This last Diwali card is available in my Zazzle store, addressed to a variety of different people and if you don't see the one you need, you can always contact me through my store and I will customise the front greeting for you.
These Rangoli Stickers would be ideal for the envelopes of your Diwali Greeting Cards.
You could also make a button from the Rangoli design on the Keychain!
And this mousepad would make a perfect gift for Diwali
It is customary to buy a large quantity of sweets for Diwali and to give sweets as gifts.
It is customary to buy a large quantity of sweets for Diwali and to give sweets as gifts.
So these reasonably priced tote bags would be a great, filled with sweets!
And here are three ornaments with Rangoli Patterns for Diwali
Diwali Ornament with Rangoli Pattern by helikettle
Here's a festive apron to keep you clean during the Diwali preparations!
White Apron with Rangoli Pattern by helikettle
A Selection of Festive Mugs with Rangolis
It's a Diwali custom to buy new clothes so here are some T-shirts, neckties and necklaces:
And finally, for a highly prized Diwali gift, how about an iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad case?
All of these greeting cards and gifts for Diwali are available from my Zazzle Store.
